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ĐỀ CƯƠNG ĐÁNH GIÁ NĂNG LỰC TIẾNG ANH ĐẦU RA – ĐẠI HỌC THƯƠNG MẠI TOPIC 1: SHOPPING PART 1 Do you like shopping I love shopping I love going to store to choose clothes and other things that I need What’s your favorite shop My favorite store is the clothing store near my house It’s Tina and it specializes in handmade clothing Do you prefer shopping olone or with others I would like to go with friends or family because it's very fun and happy But sometimes, I want to go alone, that's when I'm sad What kind of shops are there where you live Where I live there are many different shops There are clothing, Grocery stores, supermarkets, book stores, and much more Have you ever bought anything online I used to buy online and I find it very beautiful but sometimes it is not as expected Do you like to shop in a regular store or you change the place you buy frequently I usually prefer to shopp in regular stores I like the experience of being able to see and touch the items before I buy them What don’t you like about shopping One thing I don’t like about shopping is the crowds I find it difficult to navigate through crowed stores and can be quite overwhelming Is shopping a popular activity in your country Yes, Shopping is quite a popular activity in my country There are lots of stores and shopping centers that offer a variety of products People offer go shopping for clothes, shoes, electronics ad foos Have you ever had a bad shopping experience Yes, I have had a few bad shopping experiences Once, I bought clothes online and when I receive it, it was not what I expected 10.Which is more important to you , the price of a product, or quality For me, quality is more important than price I would rather pay a little more for something well made and of good quality, than buy somrthing cheap but poor quality PART Describe a shopping center you often go to I would like to talk about a shopping centre that I often visit, which is located in the city centre of my hometown I go there at least once a week, mainly because it is conveniently located and has a great selection of stores The shopping center is quite large and has too floor It has a modern look, with lots of glass and stell Vũ Thị Linh Inside, there are many difference shops and restaurant, ranging from clothing stores to electronics stores I often go there because I can find everything I need in one place It’s also a great place to spend time with friends or family, as it has a lot of activities and entertainment Describe a time you received good service at a shop Here I would like to talk about a situation when I received a very good service from a shop in a shopping mall in HN Last month I went there with my friend to buy some clothes for myself I wanted to buy a pair of jeans, and I had heard about this shop in HN, which sells jeans of all top brands We went straight to that shop, and the salesmen welcomed us with smiling faces They started showing us various varieties and allowed us to try them on We were very happy to know that Levis Company was offering a deal Two pairs of jeans needed slight alterations in length, which they got done within an hour at no extra cost We were very happy with their prompt service I refer that shop to all my friends and relatives because of their services Describe a shop recently opened in your hometown I usually go to the malls to look around or maybe to buy something I need "Amazing Eyes", a well-known company, recently began operating a chain in our city To meet everyone's needs, it provides lenses, sunglasses, glasses, and frames The store is at the top floor of Ozone mall opposite Pizza Hut The store is very roomy with an all-glass entrance wall that is flush with the glass door and intricate displays lined with various frames and accessories arranged in an orderly fashion along the other walls People who might need to check their eyes or change their frames for an existing optical can definitely benefit from that place I feel very happy because the store is near my house and the quality of the glasses is very good Before, every time I went to change my glasses, I had to go a long way to buy them PART How have shopping habits changed over recent years Shopping habits have changed dramatically in recent years due to the growth of online shopping Consumer now have more options than ever with the ability to compare prices, see online reviews, find deal, and shop around before making decision Do you think shooping habits are likely to change in the future I think shopping habits will change in the future, because mobile shopping is coming more and popular using their smartphone To what extent you think advertising affects the way people shop Advertising definitely has an impact on the way people shop, but I don't think it's the only factor People are influenced by a variety of factors such as their personal preferences, social trends, and online reviews It can certainly create awareness of new products or big brand names and also influence people's perceptions of quality What are some of the various ways that people buy things Vũ Thị Linh People shop in different ways, including in-person shopping, online shopping, mobile shopping, subscription services and more Can you explain why online shopping is so popular today Online shopping is popular today because it is convienient and often more affordable than shop in-person It is alson easy to compare prices, find deal and shop around Do you think online shopping will replace shopping in real shop No, online shopping is unlikely to completely replace shopping in real shop Many people still enjoy the experience of visiting a physical store, browsing through the items Do you think people spen too much time on shopping It is difficult to determine whether people spend too much time shopping as it depends on individual circumstance and preferences Do you think there is a relationship between the brand of a product and its quality I think the brand of the product and its quality always go hand in hand and grow together When a product is famous in the market, people love it, it means its quality is good Can you explain why some places offer lower prices than others places The selling price of a product depends on many factors i think one of the above factors is due to the business premises, employee wages, the original price of the product when these costs are low, the selling price of the product is also lower than other places 10.How can people find out the lowest prices for goods Nowadays, with the development of the internet, online shopping has become more and more popular Finding great quality products at high discounts has become relatively easy We can easily compare prices on online shopping apps TOPIC 2: WEATHER PART 1 What is the weather like today Well, the weather is very pleasant; it’s sunny weather, What’s your favorite weather - Well, my favourite weather is cold weather because in cold weather I keep myself warm by wearing woollen clothes and I enjoy the warmth of the quilt Do you like the weather in your country Of course, I love the weather in my country It’s a moderate temperature like neither it has more cold nor hot I don’t have any kind of problems related to the changing weather What you like to when it’s hot When it's hot, I usually go swimming with my friends, or eat ice cream and drink cold water Vũ Thị Linh What ‘s your favorite season of the year My favorite season is springtime, because everything is getting all flowery and new and fresh again What you usually in the winter When winter comes, I love going out with my friends, we gather around a charcoal grill or a smoky hot pot or sip on roasted corn and baked potatoes How many seasons does the country have There are seasons in my country: spring, summer, autumn, winter The weather in spring is still a bit chilly The summer is very hot Autumn weather is cool and beautiful and cold winter Does the weather ever affect the way you feel Yes, it does During summer, when temperatures soar and it's boiling hot outside, it can be a bit unbearable at times And during a heatwave, there's always a risk of heatstroke if I am not careful In this weather, I may be feel uncomfortable What people often when it’s rainy/sunny When it rains, people tend to stay indoors because it prevents people from having fun outdoors 10.In what month/season does it rain most in your hometown I live in the north of vietnam, the rainy season in my city usually takes place in summer, fluctuates from May to July PART Describe a bad weather experience you have had1` I’m going to talk about a bad weather experience you have had Last year, I and my friend were enjoying beautiful sunny days, the sky was cloudless when suddenly, the weather changed We were in town walking around the shops when it started to rain I have never seen such heavy rain before Within about 10 minutes, water flooded all the roads I think they call it a flash flood It's like being in the middle of a tropical storm The water was almost to my knees The weather forecast was unpredictable, so everyone was surprised I'm not sure you can call it 'inclement' weather because a few hours later it started to clear The sun came out, and the water level slowly dropped However, a lot of houses were flooded, so it was very difficult I found them all quite interesting In my country, we usually have a very mild climate and don't often get floods like this, so it was quite an interesting experience for me Talk about something you like to when the weather is hot or warmer than usual I live in the north of Vietnam where there are four seasons spring, summer, autumn and winter Each season has its own character, but my favorite is summer, the season when the temperature is the hottest of the year When it's hot, I like to eat fruit to cool off, we often go swimming on weekday afternoons when we have free time After that, we went to eat ice cream together and cycle around the west lake Different from others, I really like summer because the sunshine makes my Vũ Thị Linh mood more cheerful Recalling last winter's winter, I was sad when it was cloudy and not sunny for several months Describe a time the weather changed your plan Last month, I was going to have a picnic with my friends at a camping site on the outskirts of the city Unfortunately, due to bad weather, we had to cancel our plan In fact, we planned to have a picnic to refresh ourselves and to relax after the final term examination Everything needed such as food, drinks and even a change of clothes was wellprepared I was so excited about this trip that I couldn’t sleep However, on the next day, it was raining heavily, despite the fact that the weather was forecast to be nice and warm As a result, we made a decision to put off our plans Instead, we threw a party at my friend’s house We made some favorite dishes together, and then played cards we soon forgot all about our misfortune over the picnic PART Where can people get weather reports People can get weather reports from various sources such as TV/radio programmes or sections in newspapers/magazines How can weather reports affect people’s life Weather reports can greatly affect people's lives as they help them plan their activities accordingly For example, if there is a heatwave or a tropical storm warning, people may have to take extra precautions to ensure their safety Can you name some jobs that are heavily dependent on the weather Outdoor manual jobs are most affected by the weather It includes builders, delivery people, cleaners, and more Does the weather in your country ever affect transportation Yes, weather in my country has affected many times the transportation system because when there is heavy rain, then buses don’t run on time and the waterlogging often occurs How has the climate changed in your country in recent time In recent times, my country has experienced more extreme weather conditions, such as longer heatwaves, heavier rainfall causing flooding and landslides, and stronger typhoons Has climate change affect your country Yes, climate change has affected my country in many ways The country's coastal regions are vulnerable to rising sea levels, while the agricultural sector is affected by droughts and other weather-related disasters What you think are the main reasons for the climate change Industrial production, deforestation, water use as well as other harmful gases are the main reasons for the climate change In your opinion, what should be done to mitigate the impacts of climate change Vũ Thị Linh People increase dissemination, communication, and awareness of the influence of climate change Don't throw garbage, increase planting trees to cause forests, and more What nature disasters usually happen in your country as a result of climate change In Vietnam, natural disasters such as floods, landslides, and typhoons occur frequently as a result of climate change These disasters can have devastating effects on communities, causing loss of life and significant damage to infrastructure 10.In your opinion, how will the climate change in the future YES, the climate will change in the future The earth is getting hotter and hotter due to the unconsciousness of people TOPIC 3: MUSIC PART 1 Do you like music Yes I love music Music can always weave its magic to give people different feelings And people say that music speaks international languages I think it is totally true Say, people from different countries can all appreciate the same music What’s your favorite type music I don’t have a particular taste in music I can pretty much listen to everything as long as it sounds good to me Are your music tastes varied Yes, definitely, it changed over time When I was a little girl, I was a big fan of classical music My taste in music is quite different from before Recently, I always listen to my favorite rock bands Has your music taste changed Yes, a lot Many years ago I used to like pop, and then I stopped liking it that much I started liking electronic music and songs from the 90’s and 80’s, I still like pop a little, but not like before Do you like to sing along to your favourite songs I that mostly Although my voice is not that good, I usually just close the doors of my room and play my favorite songs and sing along in the loudest of my voice, dance with it Did you learn music at school I used to have music classes back when I was in primary school and secondary school only Did you enjoy music lessons when you were at school Yes I like When I was at school, I’ve looking forward to music lessions What you think is the best age to start to learn to play a musical instrument I think that a child start taking instrument lessons at about age or Because at this point, the children may be aware of their behavior and learn more easily Are you learning a musical instrument at the moment Vũ Thị Linh I have started playing guitar recently So, I don’t play it very well but I have learnt playing some basic songs and few high nodes here and there 10.Do you think music is important Yes I think music is important Music can help you relax and relieve stress It can make you feel better when you are feeling down Music Is Good For Brain Development Children listening to music from an early age can help with their language skills and improve their motor skill development PART Describe a musical event in your country There are several occasions and places in our country when musical events take place in my country I'd like to talk about a particular music event that takes place in my hometown and this takes place at the beginning of the spring The event runs through 3-4 days and in 2-3 phases In the first phase, the local music bands and individuals perform and complete in the event.This event is broadcasted on a local TV channel and on Radio Several kinds of music are played and among them, classic, rock, folk and contemporary songs are most famous In the second phase, some famous singers and musicians enjoy perform their own songs and people this very much Lots of people from different parts of the country come to attend the show and enjoy the music I have attended the event several times and enjoyed every time to be there The event attracts lots of people and a festivity goes on surrounding this event I enjoy the music, the gathering and the festivity of this event Describe a song that means something special to you I love listening to music, so I like many songs However, one of my favorite songs that I want to talk about today is “comethru” by Jeremy Zucker This song was released in 2018 When it came out, it quickly became a hit on every single music chart throughout the world, not just because of its catchy melody, but also for its meaningful lyrics I think this song has such a powerful message that whenever I was tired or had decided to quit, it would lift me up right away It made me think about why I had started in the first place and that I needed to finish the job that I was currently doing Tell me about your favorite music band There are many music bands that I like very much but Chillies is my most favourite music band Chillies is a Vietnam pop rock band consisting of members The group was formed in 2018 and is managed by Warner Music Vietnam Label First heard their songs about years ago, when I still was a university student, and since then I am hooked to their music Chillies is considered to be one of the most musically influential and commercially successful bands From the very beginning as a soft rock duo, Chillies has been popular for their love songs, and people react to these love songs very strongly and passionately because of their romantic nature and mellow sound Part Vũ Thị Linh What kind of music is popular in your country I think people in my country mostly enjoy pop and rock Pop music appeals to people with its pretty melodies and catchy lyrics while rock is liked simply because it provides soundtracks for life experiences, motivates people, and energizes them Do you think it is possible to judge someone’s personality from their taste music Absolutely not People's personalities, music genre's and tastes are too broad to be judged upon Do you think it is true that anyone can sing with the right training No it depends a good song cannot be made by learning with a right if you don't have a good character for music my parents let me take music lessons beginning at a young age, just like i did, but i still sing out of tune Do you think pop stars can be a bad influence in young people i think it depends on the person they can negatively affect people if they engage in some illegal activities or just some inappropriate things How does pop music now compare to when you were growing When I was growing up, pop music in Vietnam was dominated by ballads and love songs, while now there is more diversity in terms of genres and styles How much does the internet influence how people listen to music The internet has had a huge impact on how people listen to music It has made it much easier to discover new artists and genres, and to access a wide variety of music from around the world Is foreign music or music fro your country more popular with people your age I think that foreign music is more popular with young people in Vietnam, especially among those who are interested in Western culture and languages However, traditional Vietnamese music is still highly valued and respected Is there any future for CDS, you think? How long might they still be around CDs are becoming less popular as digital music streaming services continue to grow in popularity However, I think that CDs will still be around for some time, especially among older generations who are more used to physical media Recently many singers and groups have first become famous through television talent shows, what you think about this I think that television talent shows can be a great way for talented artists to gain exposure and recognition, but they can also be very competitive and stressful for the contestants 10.What you think about illegal downloading of music? What should be done about it I believe that is inappropriate to To create a work, the artist has to spend a lot of effort and money, your illegal download of music is negating their effort Consequently, we should condemn that behavior Vũ Thị Linh TOPIC 4: CLOTHES & FASHION PART 1 Are clothes important to you Yes, they are incredibly important They make me look good, and thus feel good about myself What kind of clothes you usually wear Well, I prefer casual clothes – simple and comfortable A pair of jeans and a shirt would be perfect I am not really the fashionable type But of course, I also dress up for special occasions Do you ever wear the traditional clothes of your country Yes I wore AO DAI during the high school years Where you usually buy your clothes I am a very shopaholic person, firstly I check cloth quality and price then, I purchase clothes, and I always prefer to shopping from different shops How important is fashion to you Clothes and fashion are not that important to me I always prefer comfortable clothes but making sure that I’d look presentable and clean I am more of being practical in choosing what I wear What kind of clothes you dislike Well, I dislike wearing untidy and eccentric clothes Example would be tearing or ripped jeans I also avoid clothes with flashy colors or those that are too stunning Have you ever worn a uniform To be honest, I wouldn’t say I like to wear the same cloth every day like a uniform, but I wore it during my school and college time Do you have your own fashion or follow the crowds I have my own fashion I prefer casual clothes – simple and comfortable Following the trend will easily make clothes out of fashion ang difficult to coordinate later What area of fashion interests you most – clothes, hair, cosmetics, shoes, , Accessories I think that accessories can make a big difference in enhancing an outfit, and they can help to express a person's individual style if you know how to mix and match it 10.Do you always recycle your old clothes or give them to charity Maybe no I don't have a lot of hand-me-downs, but I don't throw away my old clothes either However, it is helpful that recycling and donating clothes to charity, especially when they're still in good condition PART Describe an item of clothing that you often wear I love and usually wear casual clothes because it’s comfortable and affordable Therefore, I have a lot of basic T-shirts, blouses and trousers, but my most favorite clothing item would be shirt I LOVE this shirt I bought the shirt online ahead of travelling to da nang It is incredibly comfortable to wear, the colour suits me quite well Because the shirt is so comfy, I wore it almost all the time on my travels Vũ Thị Linh Different from my shirts, this shirt has a strange design, can be worn on both sides I can wear it with both casual and formal dresses, and that gives me a great advantage Besides fashion, this cloth offers utilitarian values as well I feel comfortable in this shirt, and it did not cost me a lot of money Describe a piece of clothes that was given to you by someone I would like to describe a coat my mom gave me as a present four years ago on my 18th birthday She bought it at the Zara store in Vincom Shopping Centre, and the coat is dark blue in colour It’s made out of a lightweight, waterproof material it was my most favourite item and it went well with everything and it is also durable All in all, it’s a very meaningful gift from my mom, who always loves and cares about me so much, so I will treasure and continue wearing it in the future PART 1.what clothes tell people about our personalities Your dressing sense reflects your personality, character, mood, style and what actually you are as an individual Do people in your country spend lots of money on clothes? Yes, people in my country spend a lot of money on clothes, especially on specia l occasions like weddings and festivals because they want to well-dressed in this ca se Why people spend lots of money on clothes? People spend lots of money on clothes for various reasons, such as to feel confiden t, to fit in with a certain social group or to make a statement Additionally, some pe ople may view fashion as an investment, as high-quality clothing can last for many years Who decides which clothes are fashionable? There is only you, so you can dress as you like because everyone sees fashion diffe rently Do you think children need to wear school uniforms? I strongly agree that children should wear school uniform , this is because school u niform is very important in making all the children equal at school, also the childre n will learn how to dress in smart way and how to be disciplined Where Vietnamese people buy clothes? Vietnamese people often buy clothes at shopping malls, clothing stores, e-commer ce platforms, Do you think people behave differently in different kinds of clothes? Yes, I think that people behave differently in different kinds of clothes For exa mple, someone may feel more confident and assertive when wearing formal clothin g, while they may feel more relaxed and casual in casual clothing Do you think we can learn about a person from the clothes they are wearing? Yes Clothes are straightened, dressed neatly and style of dress reflects each perso n's personality Is fashion a well-developed industry in your country? Vũ Thị Linh